Session 19 - March 30, 2020

The Liberators set out into the woods beyond Itzocan led by Petal Garden “Pete”, a Tabaxi monk. Pete suddenly catches an incoming arrow and bounds into the woods to confront the assailant, urging the group to continue on their search for Stitch’s father. They encounter a group of three Yuan-Ti not far down the path and attack. Even with two more Yuan-Ti joining the fight, the party deals with them without issue.

After the dust settles, Stitch finds the body of his father, barely breathing, laying on the ground. He administers a health potion, it does not work. Shep notes that the effects are most likely alchemical in nature. Jehnor considers using a magical ointment, but confirms that a much stronger remedy is needed.

Stitch hastily picks up his father and leads the group back to Itzocan. Pete catches up with them along the way after dispatching a few yuan-ti himself.

The group emerges from the treeline to find many of the Tabaxi staring at a hooded figure in the dark night sky. Several of the other Tabaxi are lying on the ground. Some wounded, some killed. From the sky, Terugrier, the Lich speaks. “Finally you have come. Delay me no further. Hand over The Wolar Citrine and he shall live”. A tabaxi protests and is immediately turned to wispy black energy. “Hand it over or watch my mercy lead to malice.”

Terugrier descends from the sky. He approaches the group,offering a blue vial to cure Stitch’s father. “If you want the citrine, you’ll have to take it from us”, Stitch responds resolutely. Terugrier attacks. After a short scuffle, he envelopes the group in a mist and they disappear into darkness. The blue vial drops to the ground.

In the blackness, Shep has a dream. He is confronted by Shar. She once again extends her offer of power, explaining that their interests align. He reluctantly agrees, and they make a deal to work together.

The party awakens. They find themselves in a cell in the hull of a ship. Shep explains the dream to them. A yuan-ti descends the staircase. He reveals himself to be Klaus.

Klaus addresses his former traveling companions, “We've been working against you this whole time.”; revealing a double studded tongue, the mark of the cult of Mephistopheles. He explains that he left Shar to serve Mephistopheles because he grants his every wish. As he points this out, Aegony enters the room. He then pulls The Eye of Kiltzi and The Wolar Citrine from his pockets. “Looking for these?” Stitch rages and lightning arcs out towards him. Shep pulls the holly from his hair and casts blight. Klaus is angered by their attacks and demands Aegony fetch the others.

As a few other Yuan-Ti join them below deck, The Liberators free themselves from the jail cell and fight off their enemies.

Stitch knocks Klaus unconscious, ties him up, and puts him in a large chest. After going topside, they spot three other Yuan-Ti ships in the distance. Aegony attempts to raise a flag to warn them. Shep restrains her. He attempts to charm her but discovers she is already under the effects of another charm spell.

Jehnor recognizes they are just off the shore of the continent of Teloaire, where The Mages’ College is located. After mending the cell door and putting Klaus and Aegony inside, the group decides to take the boat to shore. They begin traveling toward the dock of the small fishing village of Yallowtail.

Shep enters a meditative state to commune with Shar and seek her direction.

The group discusses what to do about Klaus. They ultimately decide that he has chosen to be an enemy of the group. Any information they could get from him could not be trusted. Stitch locks him back into the crate and solemnly tosses it overboard. They watch as it slowly sinks to the bottom of the ocean.

Aegony is distressed. Recognizing that she is under some kind of spell, Stitch redirects her by convincing her the creature thrown overboard was not Klaus at all. He offers to take her to ‘Klaus’ and she eagerly agrees.

They dock the boat and enter The Pearl. The barkeep gives them room and board. They decide to rest and face the pursuing Yuan-Ti in the morning.